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How the broker finder matches you
Filters remove brokers that don't fit you. Everything left is ordered by its full FX Recap review score, so the strongest broker that suits you sits at the top.
Our rating first
Brokers are ordered by their FX Recap review score, tested on regulation, costs, platforms, payments and support.
Platform
MT4 or MT5 removes brokers that don't offer it. "Any" keeps every platform in play.
Account type
Pick one or more. A broker has to offer every account type you choose to stay on the list.
Starting deposit
Brokers whose minimum deposit is above your budget drop out, so you only see accounts you can open.
Experience
Beginners see copy trading and low minimums nudged up; advanced traders see ECN pricing nudged up.
Country
Shows the local rules where you live and links to our full guide for your country.
The review scores behind every match follow our broker testing methodology.
What each filter does
Five choices are enough to rule out brokers that don't fit and bring the right ones forward.
Country
Decides which of a broker's companies signs you up, which rules protect you and whether retail forex is legal where you live.
Platform
MT4 has the biggest library of robots and indicators; MT5 adds more timeframes and faster testing. Pick the one you'll use daily.
Account type
Swap-free, raw-spread ECN, copy trading and high leverage accounts aren't offered everywhere, so this filter narrows the list fast.
Starting deposit
A $5 minimum and a $200 minimum suit very different starting points. Match the account to the money you'll start with.
Experience
Beginners need small minimums, demo accounts and education. Experienced traders care more about raw pricing and execution.
What to look for by trading style
Your style decides which broker features matter. A scalper and a swing trader can need very different brokers.
Your country changes everything
One brand can run five or more companies. Where you live decides which of them opens your account, and that decides your leverage, your protection and your complaints route.
The licence on a broker's homepage is not always the one behind your account. Your client agreement names the company, so read it before you deposit.
Our country guides compare brokers and local rules in detail:
Which regulator should you pick?
Pick the strongest regulator that serves your country. Here is how the licences in step 3 compare.
Strict rules, strong enforcement and, in some countries, a compensation scheme.
Genuine supervision, with smaller or no payout schemes.
A real licence with light supervision and no compensation fund.
St Vincent, Marshall Islands and similar: not a financial licence at all.
See all 95 regulators, compensation limits and leverage caps in our forex regulators guide.
After you get your match: 5 steps
- Check the entity
Start the sign-up and read which company opens your account. Confirm its licence on the regulator's own register.
- Open a demo
Test the platform, spreads and order types for a week before you fund anything.
- Fund a small amount
Deposit only what you'd be comfortable losing while you check real execution.
- Test a withdrawal
Withdraw part of it early. A smooth, fast payout is the best trust signal a broker can give.
- Scale up slowly
Add money once costs, execution and withdrawals all match what you expected.
Brokers the finder will never match you with
Every broker in the finder has a full FX Recap review and at least one financial licence. We leave out:
- Brokers without a financial licence, or with only a company registration
- Clone firms using another company's licence number
- Anyone promising guaranteed or fixed returns
- Brokers that make withdrawals slow, conditional or fee-heavy
- "Account managers" who call you first and push you to deposit more
Check any broker's warning history on our scam broker blacklist.
Broker finder FAQs
How does the broker finder work?
Pick your country, platform, account type, starting deposit and experience level. Brokers that don't fit a filter drop out, and the rest are ordered by their FX Recap review score, with a small boost for features that suit your experience.
Is the broker finder free?
Yes. There is no sign-up and nothing to pay. Some links on our site are affiliate links marked AD, and we may earn a commission if you open an account through them, at no extra cost to you.
Do you store my choices?
No. The finder runs entirely in your browser. Your choices are not sent to us or to any broker, and they disappear when you close the page.
My country isn't in the list. What should I do?
Choose "Another country". The list shows the 15 countries we have full guides for. Elsewhere, check that retail forex is allowed where you live and which company would hold your account; our regulators guide covers 95 regulators worldwide.
Why does the list say no exact match?
No broker fits every filter at once, often because a high-minimum account or a rare account type was combined with a small budget. Clear one filter at a time to see which one is ruling brokers out.
Which regulator should I look for?
Pick the strongest regulator that serves your country: the FCA in the UK, ASIC in Australia, CySEC or another EU regulator in Europe, and the FSCA in South Africa. If none apply, a tier-2 or well-known offshore licence is the realistic option, with less protection.
Should I trust the top match without checking?
No. Use it as a shortlist. Read the full review, confirm which company would hold your account, and test a small withdrawal before depositing more.
How often is the broker data updated?
Ratings, minimum deposits, platforms and licences come from our broker reviews, so the finder updates whenever a review is updated.
Risk warning: forex and CFD trading carries a high level of risk and most retail accounts lose money. The finder is a research tool, not financial advice or a recommendation to trade. Buttons marked AD are affiliate links; see our affiliate disclosure.